City and county officials on Thursday announced their allocation of $4.9 million in grant awards to 15 local nonprofit tourist organizations impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The funding was made available to the City and County by American Rescue Plan Funds.
“We recognize that nonprofit tourism organizations add value to the local economy and provide our residents and visitors with shared experiences and cherished memories that make Lincoln an even stronger community and more attractive destination,” says Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird. “This funding will enable these organizations to recover some of their pandemic losses and be in a stronger position to hire staff and stage the shows, festivals, exhibits, sporting events, and educational programs that make our community a vibrant one for residents and visitors alike.”
A committee of City and County officials reviewed 21 applications and chose the following nonprofits:
- Camp Creek Antique Machinery and Threshing Association, Inc. – $25,000
- Flatwater Shakespeare Company – $91,000
- Friends of Woods Tennis, Inc. – $100,000
- History Nebraska/History Nebraska Foundation – $875,000
- Lancaster County Agricultural Society, Inc. – $650,000
- Lied Center for Performing Arts (UNL Board of Regents) – $300,000
- Lincoln Arts Council – $130,000
- Lincoln Calling – $125,000
- Lincoln Children’s Museum – $705,000
- Lincoln Children’s Zoo – $900,000
- Lincoln Sports Foundation – $220,000
- LUX Center for the Arts – $200,000
- Midwest Racers Organization, Inc. – $45,000
- Museum of American Speed – $450,000
- Nebraska Repertory Theatre (UNL Board of Regents) – $150,000